The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 45,500
€ 25,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Volt is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
56.7
70.4
78.2
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
56.4 in
105.7
177.1
106.3
169.3
177.1 in
Length
169.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
798 lb
20.9 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
D1JCI
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
575 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
43.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
